Please make RSVP to LA KIMONO CLUB
administration office by mail/email
or call to 818-703-0208 before Feb 1st. .Fee will be *$30 per
person (Box-Lunch, Entertainment and fee for rental rooms) + $20
per family annual membership

May 5th is the Boys' Festival
in Japan. It is the festival to hope all of the boys in each household
would grow up healthy and strong. Warrior figures (often the dolls
of boys in suits of armor) and/or Warrior's helmet and Warrior's
Suit of Armor are set up in the house during this festival, iris
leaves (Shobu) are placed under the eaves to fend off evil, and
huge carp shaped streamers (Koinobori) are fastened to poles.
Carps are thought to be very strong as they swim up even big water
falls. Special rice cakes wrapped in oak leaves (Kashiwa mochi)
and Cooked rice wrapped in bamboo grass and tied with straws (Chimaki)
are eaten on this day.

September is the month for the traditional O-tsukimi....
or Moon Viewing Party. The tradition was started long ago when
Royal Court elites would gather beneath the full moon of August
to write poems and drink sake. Farmers also held religiout observances
to ensure good crops.

If we plan something with O-tsukimi, web-master
will post the information as soon as find out!

Please make RSVP to LA KIMONO CLUB
administration office by mail/email
or call to 818-703-0208 before Feb 1st. .Fee will be *$30 per
person (Box-Lunch, Entertainment and fee for rental rooms) + $18
per family annual membership

May 5th is the Boys' Festival
in Japan. It is the festival to hope all of the boys in each household
would grow up healthy and strong. Warrior figures (often the dolls
of boys in suits of armor) and/or Warrior's helmet and Warrior's
Suit of Armor are set up in the house during this festival, iris
leaves (Shobu) are placed under the eaves to fend off evil, and
huge carp shaped streamers (Koinobori) are fastened to poles.
Carps are thought to be very strong as they swim up even big water
falls. Special rice cakes wrapped in oak leaves (Kashiwa mochi)
and Cooked rice wrapped in bamboo grass and tied with straws (Chimaki)
are eaten on this day.

September is the month for the traditional O-tsukimi....
or Moon Viewing Party. The tradition was started long ago when
Royal Court elites would gather beneath the full moon of August
to write poems and drink sake. Farmers also held religiout observances
to ensure good crops.

If we plan something with O-tsukimi, web-master
will post the information as soon as find out!

Please make RSVP to LA KIMONO CLUB
administration office by mail/email
or call to 818-703-0208 before Feb 1st. .Fee will be *$30 per
person (Box-Lunch, Entertainment and fee for rental rooms) + $18
per family annual membership

May 5th is the Boys' Festival
in Japan. It is the festival to hope all of the boys in each household
would grow up healthy and strong. Warrior figures (often the dolls
of boys in suits of armor) and/or Warrior's helmet and Warrior's
Suit of Armor are set up in the house during this festival, iris
leaves (Shobu) are placed under the eaves to fend off evil, and
huge carp shaped streamers (Koinobori) are fastened to poles.
Carps are thought to be very strong as they swim up even big water
falls. Special rice cakes wrapped in oak leaves (Kashiwa mochi)
and Cooked rice wrapped in bamboo grass and tied with straws (Chimaki)
are eaten on this day.

September is the month for the traditional O-tsukimi....
or Moon Viewing Party. The tradition was started long ago when
Royal Court elites would gather beneath the full moon of August
to write poems and drink sake. Farmers also held religiout observances
to ensure good crops.

If we plan something with O-tsukimi, web-master
will post the information as soon as find out!

Please make RSVP to LA KIMONO CLUB
administration office by mail/email
or call to 818-703-0208 before Feb 1st. .Fee will be *$30 per
person (Box-Lunch, Entertainment and fee for rental rooms) + $18
per family annual membership

JACCC's On the Veranda series event.
This year's Hinamatsuri features hands on crafts,hinaningyo(traditional
Girl's Day doll)display, and kimono demonstration led by the LA
KIMONO CLUB,where Madam Akutagawa will show audience the proper
way to wear a kimono.

April

Cherry
Blossom Festival in Southern California(LA)

April 2012 Festival Cancelled

In April of 2011, due to challenges
with our contracted fundraiser and the untimely disaster of the
Tsunami/earthquake in Japan, the Cherry Blossom Festival SoCal
postponed its annual festival normally held early in April to
September 24th and 25th of 2011. For the last 10 years, this festival
has been produced 100% by volunteers, and funded 100% by donors
and sponsors.

With the necessity of postponing this year's festival,
and a greater need of fundraising and gathering sponsorships is
necessary to be financially solvent to produce the next Cherry
Blossom Festival SoCal to be held April 2013.

The Cherry Blossom Festival wants to thank the
attendees of the belated Cherry Blossom Festival SoCal this past
year, and looks forward to be able to produce a wonderful experience
for everyone in April 2013. Stay tuned for more announcements
of activities and ways to participate to bring the best Cherry
Blossom Festival back to Southern California in April of 2013.

May 5th is the Boys' Festival
in Japan. It is the festival to hope all of the boys in each household
would grow up healthy and strong. Warrior figures (often the dolls
of boys in suits of armor) and/or Warrior's helmet and Warrior's
Suit of Armor are set up in the house during this festival, iris
leaves (Shobu) are placed under the eaves to fend off evil, and
huge carp shaped streamers (Koinobori) are fastened to poles.
Carps are thought to be very strong as they swim up even big water
falls. Special rice cakes wrapped in oak leaves (Kashiwa mochi)
and Cooked rice wrapped in bamboo grass and tied with straws (Chimaki)
are eaten on this day.

This ancient Chinese star festival celebrates
two lovers kept apart by the celestial river, The Milky Way. The
lovers are represented by the stars Vega and Altair. Vega is the
weaving goddess Zhi Nu, Altair is a young ox herdsman. According
to the legend, they fell in love, but then were forced to part
because they neglected their duties. However, they were permitted
to meet once a year on "the 7th night of the 7th Moon".

Tsukioka Yoshitoshi (1839-1892) is perhaps the
most important Japanese print artist of the late 19th century.

We'll announce more detail later.

Aug. 12th

Nisei
Week Festival Parade in Little Tokyo

Let's celebrate our 12th
anniversary with our 3nd "Miss Kimono L.A"

All members welcome to join this parade.The Parade
is on August 12, 2011
at 5:30 PM. They would need to be at the staging area by 4:30
PM and the
Parade usually lasts 2 hours. (3rd Street x Central Ave.)

2012 Nisei Week Daily Event Schedule
Check out the daily performances you want to see and plan to leave
a little early to avoid traffic and parking issues. The weather
tends to be on the warmer side so bring sunscreen, water and umbrellas
to avoid the heat. There are eating places at JACCC where you
can sit down and eat. At MOCA (Tanabata Festival) there will be
eating booths along with a beer seating area to check out the
100's of long streamers.

September is the month for the traditional O-tsukimi....
or Moon Viewing Party. The tradition was started long ago when
Royal Court elites would gather beneath the full moon of August
to write poems and drink sake. Farmers also held religiout observances
to ensure good crops.

If we plan something with O-tsukimi, web-master
will post the information as soon as find out!

Including Nice Japanese Box-Lunch
, entertainment by Yoko Awaya and Yoshie Teuffel in (Koto and
Flute)
Helpful tip about Kimono by Takako Sasaki
Photo shooting with Miss Kimono LA (bring your own camera)

Please make RSVP to LA KIMONO CLUB
administration office by mail/email
or call to 818-703-0208 before Feb 1st. .Fee will be *$30 per
person (Box-Lunch, Entertainment and fee for rental rooms) + $18
per family annual membership

JACCC's On the Veranda series event.
This year's Hinamatsuri features hands on crafts,hinaningyo(traditional
Girl's Day doll)display, and kimono demonstration led by the LA
KIMONO CLUB,where Madam Akutagawa will show audience the proper
way to wear a kimono.

Festival Hours
Saturday - April 2nd, 2011 - 10:30am - 6:30pm Miss Kimono LA and all LA Kimono Club members
are welcome to attend The Awards ceremonies on 12:30pm at main
stage.

Sunday -- April 3rd, 2011 - 10:30am - 5:00pm

NOTE: The festival is held the first weekend of
April every year and will take place in rain or shine.

Location Information
Little Tokyo district of Los Angeles - 1st Street between Alameda
and San Pedro Street and Parking Lot 7 directly behind East West
Players and next to the Go For Broke Monument. (map)

May 5th is the Boys' Festival
in Japan. It is the festival to hope all of the boys in each household
would grow up healthy and strong. Warrior figures (often the dolls
of boys in suits of armor) and/or Warrior's helmet and Warrior's
Suit of Armor are set up in the house during this festival, iris
leaves (Shobu) are placed under the eaves to fend off evil, and
huge carp shaped streamers (Koinobori) are fastened to poles.
Carps are thought to be very strong as they swim up even big water
falls. Special rice cakes wrapped in oak leaves (Kashiwa mochi)
and Cooked rice wrapped in bamboo grass and tied with straws (Chimaki)
are eaten on this day.

This ancient Chinese star festival celebrates
two lovers kept apart by the celestial river, The Milky Way. The
lovers are represented by the stars Vega and Altair. Vega is the
weaving goddess Zhi Nu, Altair is a young ox herdsman. According
to the legend, they fell in love, but then were forced to part
because they neglected their duties. However, they were permitted
to meet once a year on "the 7th night of the 7th Moon".

Aug. 14th

(unconfirmed)

Nisei Week Festival
Parade in Little Tokyo

Let's celebrate our 11th
anniversary with our 2nd "Miss Kimono L.A"

All members welcome to join this parade.The Parade
is on August 15, 2011
at 5:30 PM. They would need to be at the staging area by 4:30
PM and the
Parade usually lasts 2 hours. (3rd Street x Central Ave.)

2011 Nisei Week Daily Event Schedule
Check out the daily performances you want to see and plan to leave
a little early to avoid traffic and parking issues. The weather
tends to be on the warmer side so bring sunscreen, water and umbrellas
to avoid the heat. There are eating places at JACCC where you
can sit down and eat. At MOCA (Tanabata Festival) there will be
eating booths along with a beer seating area to check out the
100's of long streamers.

September is the month for the traditional O-tsukimi....
or Moon Viewing Party. The tradition was started long ago when
Royal Court elites would gather beneath the full moon of August
to write poems and drink sake. Farmers also held religiout observances
to ensure good crops.

If we plan something with O-tsukimi, web-master
will post the information as soon as find out!